Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

International training opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a strategic Telecoms Network Planner to lead long-term network planning, design, and optimization of the telecom infrastructure for future growth.

You will analyze capacity, forecast demand, and develop expansion plans, collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance to align with business goals. The role offers international training opportunities and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of telecom network planning and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, wireless technologies, fiber optics, and transmission systems.
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with capacity planning and forecasting in a large-scale network environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term network evolution plans, considering capacity, technology, and market trends.
• Analyze network performance data, traffic patterns, and capacity requirements to identify future needs.
• Design network expansion and upgrade projects, specifying hardware, software, and configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of network plans with business objectives.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors, recommending solutions that enhance network capabilities and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals, cost estimates, and project roadmaps for network development initiatives.

Skills

IP networking

Wireless technologies

Fiber optics

Network design

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Science

Tools

Network modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Telecoms Network Planner to join their growing team in Richards Bay . This critical role involves the long‑term planning, design, and optimization of the company's telecommunications network infrastructure to support future growth and technological advancements. You will analyze network capacity, forecast demand, and develop strategic plans for network expansion and upgrades. This position requires a deep understanding of network architecture and technology trends within the telecom sector , contributing to the company's competitive edge and service delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long‑term network evolution plans, considering capacity, technology, and market trends.
• Analyze network performance data, traffic patterns, and capacity requirements to identify future needs.
• Design network expansion and upgrade projects, specifying hardware, software, and configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of network plans with business objectives.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors, recommending solutions that enhance network capabilities and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals, cost estimates, and project roadmaps for network development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in telecom network planning and design.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, wireless technologies, fiber optics, and relevant transmission systems.
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with capacity planning and forecasting in a large‑scale network environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for international training and exposure to advanced technologies.
• Relocation assistance available if required.
• A strategic role with significant impact on the company's future infrastructure.